Friends Of Giant Rock (FOGR) is a non-profit organization formed to address issues of concern to off-roaders, Keep riding areas open, promote responsible OHV use, help keep our desert clean, define and address unreasonable parts of San Bernardino County Ordinance 3973, enjoy the desert and have fun.

FOGR Meeting Friday August 8, 7:00pm

08/08/2008 - 7:00pm
08/08/2008 - 8:30pm

FOGR Meeting
Come on out see what we are about, meet some nice people.

Pomona First Federal Bank and Trust
57271 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Southwest corner Highways 62 and 247 in Yucca Valley

Whats Happening

Friends Of Giant Rock, website....
We are always working on the website. Please check back often as new content and features are added.
Any questions, suggestions or website problems email: mark@friendsofgiantrock.com

Meeting:
Friday July 11, 7:00PM
Pomona First Federal Bank & Trust, in Yucca Valley southwest corner of Highways 62 and 247
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Thanks to Harry Baker & Mark Howlett, from the Partnership for Johnson Valley http://pfjv.org/ for their informative presentation about the Johnson Valley OHV/Open area and 29 Palms Marine Base possible plans for expanding into it.
The PFJV is working tirelessly for an outcome that works for the many diverse users of Johnson Valley and The United States Marine Corps. We look forward to working with them.
If you, your group or bussiness would be affected by a significant loss of the Johnson Valley area or you know of any that would please contact them. http://pfjv.org/
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!!New T-Shirts are in, come to a meeting to get yours for only $12.00!!

Partnership For Johnson Valley 'Update' II

Partnership For Johnson Valley 'Update' II

July 7, 2008

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR JOHNSON VALLEY HOSTS A STRATEGY MEETING AMONG OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE LEADERS
The Partnership for Johnson Valley, in the spirit of cooperation, met with off-highway industry leadership to discuss possible Marine Base expansion into Johnson Valley

Save Johnson Valley petition

Click on the link below to sign the petition (sponsored by myjeeprocks.com and jeepbbs.com)
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/SaveJohnsonValley/

BLM Schedules Public Meetings for West Fry Wind Energy Project

Thursday, 12 June 2008 05:40
BLM Schedules Public Meetings for West Fry Wind Energy Project
The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled public scoping meetings for the West Fry wind energy generation facility project, which proposes to install approximately 34 wind turbines and ancillary electric facilities on approximately 3,100 acres of public lands in the West Fry Mountains, within the Johnson Valley off-highway vehicle area northeast of Lucerne Valley, in San Bernardino County, California.

Partnership for Johnson Valley 'Update' I

June 5th, 2008

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR JOHNSON VALLEY MAKES PRESENTATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE MARINES REGARDING POSSIBLE BASE EXPANSION INTO JOHNSON VALLEY

The Partnership for Johnson Valley, Formed to Represent Outdoor Enthusiasts and Business Interests in the area, Seeks New Members to Help Support Continued Access in Johnson Valley

And Johnson Valley OHV shrinks somemore...

BLM Announces Intent to Prepare Environmental Impact Statement for West Fry Wind Energy Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced its intent to publish a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed West Fry Mountains Wind Energy Project (West Fry Wind Project) on public lands in the California Desert.

A funny thing happened to me this weekend.

5/9/08
While innocently riding my street legal, licensed and insured motorcycle around an area in Landers looking for a new found friends house.
I found myself being photographed by a resident, so I gave her a friendly wave and continued on my way.

29 Palms Training Land/Airspace Acquisition Study

Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long has this acquisition been in the works?

A. The Marine Corps' Requirements Oversight Committee initiated the effort in 2002 by asking for a study to determine what the requirements were for meeting future training requirements. It has been reviewed at various levels within the Marine Corps, the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense since, receiving validation and confirmation through all echelons.

For more FAQs: http://www.29palms.usmc.mil/las/faq.asp

Fate of Johnson Valley in your hands.

Fate of Johnson Valley in your hands.

Off-highway vehicle recreation areas in California have shrunk away over the last 30 years, but the biggest and best open riding area has always been in Johnson Valley.
Whether you like to bring the kids and camp for the weekend, enjoying the wide variety of scenic trails; whether you are a rock hound or a wildlife watcher out in your 4WD; whether you are a motorcycle racer or a rock crawler; Johnson Valley has something for everyone who enjoys the desert.

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